Description
Back in 2005, when we were coming together to produce this CD, we shared our stories as to why these songs represented who we are. And even today, they are still relevant. Sheila Maracle is still teaching, and her song Eyes Wide Open became an anthem for us in claiming space to share our music. Cheryl L’Hirondelle has worked tirelessly to claim space in galleries around the world providing a window into the Cree/Nēhiyaw experience. Tiare Laporte has spent the last 20 years sharing music, as well as song and hand drum protocols, in classrooms, to students of all ages. And Renae Morriseau continues to manage M’Girl’s musical performances.
Special musical guests: Jason Burnstick, Joseph ‘Pepe’ Danza, Antonio Gonzalez, Kat Hendrix, Shirley James, Fraser Lang, George Leach, Murray Porter & Skeena Reece.
12 songs, 48 minutes
New Nation – 5:39
R Morriseau / F Lang / C L’Hirondelle © 2006 SOCAN
Eyes Wide Open – 4:27
S Maracle / K Hendrix © 2006 SOCAN
Āstam Awāsisak – 4:08
T Laporte / S Reece © 2006 SOCAN
Love Medicine – 3:57
C L’Hirondelle / K Hendrix © 1995 & 2006 SOCAN / Miyoh Music
Anaway – 3:40
R Morriseau © 2006 SOCAN
Echoes of the Sister – 4:59
R Morriseau / F Lang © 1996 SOCAN
Don’t Have To – 4:29
S Maracle © 2006 SOCAN
Healing Song – 2:39
Shirley James @ 2006
Lay With Me – 3:54
T Laporte © 2006 SOCAN
kitaskinanaw – 3:51
C L’Hirondelle / J Naytowhow © 2006 SOCAN / Miyoh Music
Lullaby – 3:27
Shirley James © 2006
Honour Song – 3:22
Frank Settee © 2006
